It appears that the first 2 Franc coin issued by Switzerland (HELVETIA" is the Latin name for Switzerland) was minted in 1850.
It's worth around 33500 pennies!
What you have is a Swiss Franc, it contains no precious metal value but is worth a bit more than $1 in currency exchange.
"Helvetia" is the national name for the country we call Switzerland. You have a standard circulation coin worth face value. At current exchange rates 1 Swiss franc is worth about 83¢ U.S.
yes France 1 Franc 1898-1920 Silver (.835) - 5 g - ø 23 mm
Yes, the 1963 Swiss 2 franc coin is made of silver, specifically 83.5% silver and 16.5% copper. It features the Swiss shield on one side and the denomination along with the year on the other. This coin is part of the Swiss franc series that was minted until the 1960s before transitioning to a different composition. If you have a coin from 1963 with these characteristics, it is indeed a silver 2 franc coin.
It contains exactly 0% silver.
There is no silver in this coin. Despite its silver appearance, it is actually composed of nickel.
The value of a silver French franc can vary based on several factors, including its silver content, condition, and market demand. Generally, a silver franc from the 19th or early 20th century contains about 0.9 ounces of silver. As of recent prices, the silver content itself might value the coin at around $20 to $25, but collectible or rare coins could fetch higher prices among numismatists. Always check current market rates for the most accurate valuation.
No. Copper-nickel. These circulated regularly until France adopted the euro in 2002. If your coin is from circulation it's worth less than a quarter. Correction: French francs from 1960-2000 are .999 nickel and as of 8/8/2012, nickel is trading at just over double the price of copper per pound, of which a U.S. quarter is made, so the melt value of a 1960 franc is over double the value of a quarter.
no 1 Franc 1941-1959 Aluminium - 1.3 g - ø 23 mm 1920 was last year for silver 1 Franc 1898-1920 Silver (.835) - 5 g - ø 23 mm
there is no such thing as a 2500 old French Franc. The first French franc was created on the 5th of December, 1360.
Helvetia is the national name for Switzerland. It's in Latin as a neutral term in a country that has four official languages. You need to be more specific about the coin's design. I cannot find any information regarding a triple-dated franc from 1974. In any case, Swiss francs issued since 1968 are struck in copper-nickel and are worth only face value, about 85¢ U.S.